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Introduction Session
The workshop began with welcome remarks delivered by Mr. Buyani Fakudze from

INMACOM, who extended greetings to all participants and facilitated introductions around

the room. It was acknowledged that participants from Mozambique were unable to attend

due to current on-going security issues. However, the collective purpose of the meeting was
emphasized: the development of the Water Accounting tool for INMACOM to support

informed decision-making. Mr Buyani highlighted the importance of having robust tools, such

as the Water Accounting Dashboard to enhance water resource management and mitigate
potential conflicts. The Executive Secretary of INMACOM Mr. Edward Mswane expressed

gratitude to the attendees for their participation and encouraged them to remain focused

throughout the workshop. Dr. Mansoor Leh welcomed participants on behalf of IWMI. He

noted that although the colleagues from the World Bank were unable to attend due to
conflicting schedules, they sent their heartfelt apologies and wished all participants a

successful deliberation.

Overview of Technical Sessions
The workshop was structured into two sessions, each designed to maximize engagement and

learning. The morning session focused on the technical aspects, providing hands-on training
and in-depth exploration of the Water Accounting scripts, generation of output data for the

water accounting dashboard. The afternoon session shifted towards discussions on the

dashboard, fostering collaboration among participants through open dialogue, group
discussions, and feedback sessions. This ensured a balanced approach, combining technical

expertise with stakeholder insights and recommendations.

The first session introduced participants to the key aspects of the water accounting

assessment for the Incomati basin. An overview of the SIWA+ framework was provided,
focusing on its reliance on remote sensing-based products as key inputs.